PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP for Wolverhampton South East Constituency

Wolverhampton South East Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

Wolverhampton South East is a parliamentary constituency in the city of Wolverhampton, situated in the West Midlands, England. The constituency encompasses a variety of urban and suburban areas, reflecting the heterogeneity of Wolverhampton.

Historical Context

The Wolverhampton South East constituency was formed in 1974. Wolverhampton, including its South East, has a rich industrial heritage, having been a hub of manufacturing and engineering during the Industrial Revolution. The area's history is deeply intertwined with the development of industries such as coal mining, steel production, and lock making.

Political Representation

Historically, Wolverhampton South East has been represented predominantly by the Labour Party. Pat McFadden, a member of the Labour Party, serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wolverhampton South East.

Area and Demographics

Wolverhampton South East, has a multicultural population consisting of various ethnic groups. Wolverhampton as a whole has a significant proportion of residents of Asian (particularly Indian and Pakistani), Black (particularly Caribbean), and mixed ethnic backgrounds, in addition to the White British population.

Current MP Details

Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP photograph
Labour

The Rt Hon Pat McFadden is the Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005. He currently undertakes the roles of National campaign co-ordinator, and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Elected May 2005
Elected 5 times

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 4036
[email protected]
Constituency
Crescent House
Broad Street
Bilston
WV14 0BZ
01902 405762

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
62,883
Turnout
33,443 (53%)
Majority
1,235
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
60,301
Turnout
36,304 (60%)
Majority
8,514
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
62,556
Turnout
34,764 (56%)
Majority
10,778
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
59,884
Turnout
34,707 (58%)
Majority
6,593

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
4 Sep 2023 to Now
Opposition Post
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
4 Sep 2023 to Now
Opposition Post
National campaign co-ordinator
29 Nov 2021 to 4 Sep 2023
Opposition Post
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
8 Jun 2021 to 15 Jun 2021
Committee
Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill
10 Apr 2020 to 29 Nov 2021
Opposition Post
Shadow Economic Secretary (Treasury)
23 Mar 2020 to 22 Apr 2020
Committee
Panel of Chairs
2 Mar 2020 to 11 May 2020
Committee
Business and Trade Committee
11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union
31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017
Committee
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union
20 Oct 2014 to 5 Jan 2016
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
16 Jul 2012 to 12 Jun 2013
Committee
Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee)
14 Nov 2011 to 24 Nov 2014
Committee
Treasury Committee
12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010
Opposition Post
Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
6 May 2010 to Now
Representative
Wolverhampton South East
9 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010
Government Post
Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills)
2 Jul 2007 to 5 Jun 2009
Government Post
Minister of State (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (Employment Relations and Postal Affairs)
1 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010
Other Post
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
5 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007
Government Post
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
5 May 2005 to Now
House
Commons
5 May 2005 to Now
Affiliation
Labour
5 May 2005 to 6 May 2010
Representative
Wolverhampton South East
5 May 2005 to Now
Representative
Wolverhampton South East
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Date
Debate
Contributions
25 Mar 2024
Cyber-security and UK Democracy
1
29 Feb 2024
Topical Questions
2
24 Jan 2024
Extreme Weather Events: Resilience
2
18 Jan 2024
Topical Questions
2
4 Dec 2023
Risk and Resilience: Annual Statement
1
23 Nov 2023
Foreign Secretary: Declarations of Interest
2
7 Sep 2023
Topical Questions
2
27 Jun 2023
Mortgage and Rental Costs
2
20 Jun 2023
Growth Plan of 23 September 2022 and Cost of Mortgages
2
13 Jun 2023
Mortgage Market
2

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
5 May 2005
to Now
Pat McFadden
Labour
Current Member
The Rt Hon Pat McFadden is the Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005. He currently undertakes the roles of National campaign co-ordinator, and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

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